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What was a Privateer? *

A man who kept to himself
A pirate who attacked other ships
Someone who owns land
A club that you must be a member of to get in.
Other:

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its the second one i think

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A privateer is an armed ship owned and officered by private individuals holding a government commission and authorized for use in war, especially in the capture of enemy merchant shipping
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